Shop smart for the holidays

Gift giving is a tradition for many families during the holidays, but shopping scams and bad deals can ruin the fun. Check our tips for avoiding problems during holiday shopping, such as problems with refunds and returns.

Give wisely when you give to charity

Helping those in need can be an important part of holiday celebrations, especially when so many in our state are still hurting from Hurricane Matthew. It’s great to make donations during the holidays but learn where your money will go and how it will be used. Give to causes that you choose rather than being swayed by high-pressure telemarketers or text messages and emails that may be scams.

Student loan relief

If you attended Corinthian Colleges, act quickly to apply for student loan relief. As many as 10,000 North Carolinians who attended for-profit schools Everest, Heald and WyoTech that were operated by Corinthian could get their student loans forgiven. Learn how to apply for this college debt relief.